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PCOS and Insulin Resistance Study - control groups

Background

Insulin resistance is a hormone imbalance that can lead to polycystic ovary syndrome, diabetes and heart disease in later life. The cause of insulin resistance is not completely understood.

We are looking for women to participate in an insulin resistance study

Are you:

  • A premenopausal female aged 18-40 years
  • Not diagnosed with PCOS
  • A non-smoker
  • Non-diabetic
  • Not taking the oral contraceptive pill
  • Living in Victoria

Level of involvement:

  • This study takes place at Monash Medical Centre Clayton 
  • Trial lasts up to 4 months
  • Free medical review
  • Free treadmill exercise test 
  • Free insulin resistance test
  • Free blood and muscle tests
  • $200 gift card as a token of our appreciation

For further information please contact:

Jean Hailes Research
Tel: (03) 9594 7582
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

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Content updated 16 September 2011

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